Our Scalp Block Results in Craniotomy Cases-Juniper Publishers
Juniper Publishers - Journal of Anesthesia Abstract Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of scalp block performed with 0,5% of bupivacaine in craniotomy cases in preventing hemodynamic response due to the incision and its effect on postoperative analgesia and the need of analgesics. Materials and method: The study was planned as a randomized, placebo controlled, double-blind study. 40 patients between the ages of 40-85 with ASA II-III classification were included in the study for elective craniotomy after the approval of the ethics committee and informed consents of the patients were received and they were separated into two groups (Group S: 20ml 0,9% normal saline, n=20), (Group B: 20ml0, 5% Bupivakain, n=20). Scalp block was performed 15 minutes before craniotomy. The mean arterial pressure (MAP) and heart rate (HR) of the patients wererecorded. Postoperative complications observed in the recovery room (bradycardia, hypotension, drug allergy...